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Gordie, I approached a company about coming up with an earring/implant/tatoo (voluntarily worn) that would contain something that would set off an alarm if a compulsive gambler tried to enter a casino or approached a slot machine but got no interest. Probably because I didn’t have any money for research. All Casinos would have to have the entry alarm but then I thought all slot machines should have alarm triggers too. The local casinos do not enforce self exclusion. I know because I self excluded, went back and was given a replacement player’s card and even had the door opened for me as I approached. I wish self exclusion was the easy answer. I am set up where I can not access money or write a check at the casino (because they have 3rd party venders).
Vera, I’m so happy that you are joining me…I knew I could ***** on you! There is definately strength in numbers! You’ve been in my thoughts too. I was wondering how things are going with your ‘wayward’ son and with your husband. Hope all is well. I’ll have to take some time to read back on posts but it sounds like you’ve had a few bumps in your recovery but you’ve also had many many months without gambling. I don’t know how there can be such a draw to something so destructive but there sure is. You broke away from gambling before and you can do it again!
It’s a beautiful day today. A great day for a new start.If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy MathewsHi Vera, I thought about starting a new thread but didn’t know what to say. I don’t want to gamble the whole month of June and I want to join you in our pact…like we used to do. I’ve reached a MAJOR milestone. All my credit cards are paid in full. I’ve finally got all my finances in order and money in the bank and I don’t want to blow it by thinking I can start gambling again, so I came here for support and strength. Vera, what do you say? Are you up for the pact?If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews
I’m happy to read your life is good and normal. Also glad you got the rest you needed! Your post is a great example of the way weekends should be spent…not wasted you know where. Many blessings to you.If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews
Thanks for sharing your story Paul. You had time and money and made the ‘choice’ not to gamble. That’s real recovery when you can make the right choice when the wrong choice was right in your face. I love a happy ending.If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews
Kathryn, I thought of you when I read Bettie’s post about dinner out with the ex. Wasn’t it you who told a story about a wedding dinner where there was a very entertaining and colorful encountrer between someone in your family? Of course I can’t remember the details (was it about your step-mom) except you (if it wasn’t you…sorry) told it in such a great way that I knew it could easily be anybody’s family.
Good for you in being so strong about walking through the casino without gambling. You passed the test. There will be events and places that won’t be somewhere we should be but, when it happens, I hope we can all be as strong and smart as you. You’ve come a long way baby! Good for you!
Happy belated birthday. You’re still so young!If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy MathewsNot a lot of couples (or ex-couples) can enjoy a dinner together with their current spouse too. Glad you are all mature enough to make the most of it all. You’re daughter is a lucky girl. Hope the dinner was as good as the company.
If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy MathewsIs the ‘landlord’ also your ex-boyfriend? If so, you got the nudge you needed to keep him out of your private/personal life forever.
At least you are feeling good about yourself and the way your jeans are feeling…so big positive there! Hope you enjoyed your shopping and stayed busy. It’s raining here too.If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy MathewsBettie, you sure have a lot to worry about. Hopefully it will all work out. Has she tried to get help from any State/County agencies? If the house is big enough has she thought about getting another young lady to share the rent? That would probably mean booting out the boyfriend. My kids are 30 and 32 and I know that we never stop worrying or stop trying to help them. My daughter and her husband own a beautiful new house and live very well but I am still paying for my daughter’s cell phone. I think our generation does too much for our children and it probably isn’t helping them.
Hope everything works out for you my dear.
If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy MathewsThat is a very ‘to the point’ inspirational poem. Thanks for sharing.If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews
Welcome Cindi, I’ve only been gamble free for 10 days so I don’t feel like I can give any advice. I’ve been where you are with a period of clean time and had all my finances in great shape and I started gambling again. I decided to start posting again before things got out of control. Keep posting. I look forward to reading your progress journal. SherryIf you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews
Üdvözöllek Cindi, csak 10 napja vagyok szabad szerencsejáték, így nem érzem úgy, hogy tanácsot tudok adni. Tiszta időszakban voltam ott, ahol te vagy, és minden pénzügyem remek formában volt, és újra szerencsejátékba kezdtem. Úgy döntöttem, hogy újra elkezdem a posztolást, mielőtt a dolgok ellenőrizhetetlenné válnak. Folytasd a posztolást. Kíváncsian várom a haladási naplódat. SherryHa tudni akarod a múltad; nézd meg a jelenlegi körülményeidet. Ha tudni akarod a jövődet; nézd meg jelenlegi cselekedeteidet. ~ Roy Mathews
Velkommen Cindi, jeg har bare vært spillfri i 10 dager, så jeg føler ikke at jeg kan gi noen råd. Jeg har vært der du er med en periode med ren tid, og hadde all min økonomi i god form, og jeg begynte å spille igjen. Jeg bestemte meg for å begynne å legge ut igjen før ting gikk ut av kontroll. Fortsett å legge ut. Jeg gleder meg til å lese fremdriftsjournalen din. Sherry Hvis du vil vite fortiden din; Se nærmere på dine nåværende forhold. Hvis du vil vite fremtiden din; se nærmere på dine nåværende handlinger. ~ Roy Mathews
Chào mừng Cindi, tôi mới chỉ chơi cờ bạc được 10 ngày nên tôi không cảm thấy có thể đưa ra lời khuyên nào. Tôi đã ở nơi bạn ở với một khoảng thời gian sạch sẽ và tài chính của tôi rất tốt và tôi bắt đầu đánh bạc trở lại. Tôi quyết định bắt đầu đăng lại trước khi mọi thứ vượt quá tầm kiểm soát. Tiếp tục đăng. Tôi mong muốn được đọc nhật ký tiến bộ của bạn. SherryNếu bạn muốn biết quá khứ của mình; nhìn vào điều kiện hiện tại của bạn, nếu bạn muốn biết tương lai của bạn; xem xét các hành động hiện tại của bạn. ~ Roy Mathews
स्वागत है सिंडी, मैं केवल 10 दिनों के लिए जुआ मुक्त हूं इसलिए मुझे ऐसा नहीं लगता कि मैं कोई सलाह दे सकता हूं। मैं वहाँ गया हूँ जहाँ आप स्वच्छ समय की अवधि के साथ हैं और मेरे सभी वित्त बहुत अच्छे थे और मैंने फिर से जुआ खेलना शुरू कर दिया। चीजों के नियंत्रण से बाहर होने से पहले मैंने फिर से पोस्टिंग शुरू करने का फैसला किया। पोस्ट करते रहें। मैं आपकी प्रगति पत्रिका पढ़ने के लिए उत्सुक हूं। शेरी यदि आप अपने अतीत को जानना चाहते हैं; अपनी वर्तमान परिस्थितियों को देखें। यदि आप अपना भविष्य जानना चाहते हैं; अपने वर्तमान कार्यों को देखें।~रॉय मैथ्यूज